Singapore Math & Singapore Curriculum

The Singapore Math Primary Mathematics curriculum features the Concrete> Pictorial> Abstract approach. Students begin by learning through concrete and pictorial means before moving into abstract thought and development, which encourages an active thinking process, communication of mathematical ideas and problem solving skills.

Singapore Math's Primary Mathematics, U.S. Edition Series features the Concrete> Pictorial> Abstract approach. Students begin by learning through concrete and pictorial means before moving into abstract thought and development, which encourages an active thinking process, communication of mathematical ideas and problem solving. Lessons are designed for a mix of teacher instruction and independent work, and students are encouraged to discuss ideas and explore additional problem-solving methods.

Singapore Math's favorite Primary Mathematics Series has now been updated where necessary to align with Common Core! However, this does not mean that the content has been reduced in its level of difficulty--if CCSS called for content to be introduced at a later level, Singapore Math didn't move content from the earlier level, but rather simply revisits it more in-depth at the recommended Common Core level.

Singapore Workbook Series

Designed for students who struggle with Primary Mathematics, and could use additional teaching and review of earlier concepts, Math Works! offers hands-on-activities, visual scaffolding and integrated reviews, incorporation of the concrete to pictorial to abstract approach, and practice and consolidation review. Not all of the concepts are covered, and calculators are integrated.